Embarking on a thrilling three-day safari from Nairobi, this journey unveils the natural wonders of Hell’s Gate, Lake Naivasha, and Lake Nakuru, offering a glimpse into Kenya’s rich tapestry of landscapes and wildlife. The adventure begins in the bustling city of Nairobi and quickly transitions into the rugged, geothermally active terrains of Hell’s Gate, followed by the serene waters of Lake Naivasha, teeming with hippos and exotic birds. Each day unfolds new marvels, culminating at Lake Nakuru, a sanctuary for flamingos and rhinos. This meticulously crafted itinerary blends wildlife viewing, nature walks, and cultural insights, starting from the dramatic landscapes of Hell’s Gate National Park, where you can cycle with zebras and gazelles, to the tranquil shores of Lake Naivasha, offering a serene connection with nature. The climax is the visit to Lake Nakuru National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its vibrant birdlife and status as a sanctuary for endangered species. Throughout this safari, you’ll engage with Kenya’s rich fauna, flora, and cultural heritage, making this more than just a safari—it’s an immersive journey through Kenya’s natural splendor.
Safari Highlights
Geothermal Wonders: Witness the park's unique geothermal activity, including steaming geysers and hot springs.
Wildlife Cycling Safari: Enjoy a rare opportunity to cycle amidst giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife.
Scenic Gorges and Rock Formations: Explore the dramatic gorges and towering rock formations, a backdrop for many famous movies.
Boat Safari: Cruise on Lake Naivasha, observing hippos, diverse birdlife, and the stunning Rift Valley scenery.
Crescent Island Sanctuary: Walk among free-roaming wildlife like giraffes, waterbucks, and impalas on this peaceful island sanctuary.
Flamingo Spectacle: Marvel at the sight of thousands of flamingos lining the shores of the lake.
Big Five Safari: Engage in game drives to spot rhinos, leopards, lions, buffaloes, and perhaps even elephants.
Birdwatching Paradise: Discover over 400 bird species in one of the world's greatest ornithological sites.
Cuisine: Savor Kenyan culinary delights, offering a taste of local flavors and dishes.
Picturesque Landscapes: Travel through Kenya’s stunning landscapes, from rolling hills to expansive savannahs.
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Nairobi to Hell's Gate National Park
Morning: Depart from Nairobi early in the morning, heading towards Hell’s Gate National Park, located about two hours away. Enjoy the scenic drive through Kenya’s countryside.
Late Morning: Arrive at Hell’s Gate and embark on a guided walking tour or cycling adventure. The park is known for its unique geothermal activity, towering cliffs, and diverse wildlife.
Afternoon: Have lunch at a local restaurant near the park. Post-lunch, explore the gorges and hot springs within the park.
Evening: Travel to your accommodation near Lake Naivasha. Enjoy dinner and relax for the night.
Lunch + Dinner
Day 2 :
Lake Naivasha
Morning: After breakfast, take a boat tour on Lake Naivasha. This is a great opportunity to see hippos, a variety of birds, and other wildlife.
Midday: Return to your accommodation for lunch and some rest.
Afternoon: Visit the nearby Crescent Island Game Sanctuary for a guided walking safari. It’s one of the few places where you can walk among giraffes, zebras, and other animals.
Evening: Enjoy dinner at your accommodation, with an option for a night game drive or relaxation.
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 3 :
Lake Nakuru National Park
Early Morning: Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingos and rhinos.
Morning: Arrive at the park and embark on a game drive. The park is a sanctuary for rhinos, and you may also spot lions, leopards, and buffaloes.
Midday: Have lunch at one of the lodges in the park or a packed lunch during a picnic.
Afternoon: Continue with the game drive, exploring different parts of the park.
Late Afternoon: Begin the journey back to Nairobi, reminiscing about the unforgettable experiences and sights.
Rustic Tours was 5 Stars through and through. Everyone was professional and timely, from hotel pickup, to flight, to safari, and return. Douglas, Faith, and everyone else wereRustic Tours was 5 Stars through and through. Everyone was professional and timely, from hotel pickup, to flight, to safari, and return. Douglas, Faith, and everyone else were great. We saw lions immediately after landing in Masai Mara, then proceeded to see most of the Big 5 and TONS of other animals, despite it being low season. Lodging accommodations were comfortable with good food and good service.…
Pathfinder670736
I enjoyed the tour very much. The activities were fun and we learned so much about Nairobi and African culture. I definitely recommend the August 7 Memorial Park too. Our driverI enjoyed the tour very much. The activities were fun and we learned so much about Nairobi and African culture. I definitely recommend the August 7 Memorial Park too. Our driver Denish was very accompanying even when we ran long. I definitely recommend.…
Jane Thomson
Highly recommend Kelvin of Rustic Nature Tours. We saw his great reviews on Facebook. We wanted to be in a small group and to visit the elephants orphanage and giraffe santiary inHighly recommend Kelvin of Rustic Nature Tours. We saw his great reviews on Facebook. We wanted to be in a small group and to visit the elephants orphanage and giraffe santiary in Nairobi. Kevin delivered all this and took us to a wonderful community project making beautiful beads. We highly recommend Kelvin and his professionalism.…
150spencerm
Rustic Tours was 5 Stars through and through. Everyone was professional and timely, from hotel pickup, to flight, to safari, and return. Douglas, Faith, and everyone else wereRustic Tours was 5 Stars through and through. Everyone was professional and timely, from hotel pickup, to flight, to safari, and return. Douglas, Faith, and everyone else were great. We saw lions immediately after landing in Masai Mara, then proceeded to see most of the Big 5 and TONS of other animals, despite it being low season. Lodging accommodations were comfortable with good food and good service.
We flew in in the morning, did an afternoon game drive, had dinner and slept, then did a 6am Game drive. Admission fee was covered. Weather was great. 4x4 Vehicle was great with perfect views.
Highly recommended if you only have 2 days in Masai Mara or have never done a safari before. We feel like we got a lot out of time but wouldn't have wanted to do another day.
Douglas was a 10/10 tour guide. He was chill, smart, safe, communicative, and could spot lions from a mile away! Can't speak highly enough of him.…
Dean Vandersmissen
Found Rustic tours via a recommendation on Facebook as I needed a Nairobi layover tour guide. Contacted Kelvin and we agreed quickly on what to do and see.
He picked us up onFound Rustic tours via a recommendation on Facebook as I needed a Nairobi layover tour guide. Contacted Kelvin and we agreed quickly on what to do and see.
He picked us up on airport in the morning in his crazy safari car and we saw downtown, giraffes and we did the Nairobi safari.
Got to day that I laughed a lot with Kelvin as he is a great person! He did everything he could so we could see as much as possible in our short time window.
See you again my friend!…
T9439QZannb
Honestly we booked with Kelvin a few days before. We had already been in Nairobi National Park, but wanted to go back and simply spend time with Kelvin. And am I happy we did,Honestly we booked with Kelvin a few days before. We had already been in Nairobi National Park, but wanted to go back and simply spend time with Kelvin. And am I happy we did, he was a amazing and intelligent. I would recommend anyone travel with him. He was professional and knew everything about the birds and animals and their back stories.…
Becky Marchant
What a fantastic day tour to Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick’s Elephant Orphanage, and a surprise garden lunch. Our guide, Calvin, a top notch birder and guide paced the dayWhat a fantastic day tour to Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick’s Elephant Orphanage, and a surprise garden lunch. Our guide, Calvin, a top notch birder and guide paced the day perfectly and provided us with an excellent experience! We have travelled to Kenya multiple times, but our private tour with Rustic Nature Tours and Calvin in particular ranks as a highlight among our experiences.…
339matildaf
Booking was very smooth, quick feedback and informative (and helpful in customizing to our needs).
Kelvin was a great guide, super knowledgeable and very service minded.
Pick-upBooking was very smooth, quick feedback and informative (and helpful in customizing to our needs).
Kelvin was a great guide, super knowledgeable and very service minded.
Pick-up on time, comfortable jeep - in short our strongest recommendations in using Rustic Nature Tours (and ask for Kelvin as your guide)!…
Darren Page
Incredible experience with Kelvin. Arrived spot on time, and was greeted with a friendly run down of what we would be doing for the day. We started at the Nairobi national parkIncredible experience with Kelvin. Arrived spot on time, and was greeted with a friendly run down of what we would be doing for the day. We started at the Nairobi national park and entry went super smooth, was incredible we saw so much including the Rhinos & Lions. The vehicle had great views all around and we took plenty of excellent photographs.
We could not believe how many people Kelvin knew, and this knowledge of animals and birds was amazing.
We then visited the Sheldrick Elephant orphanage, which again was an excellent experience, Kelvin making sure that we were in the best position to see the elephants, baby Rhino & baby Zebra.
We then had lunch at great cafe called Makutano Grill which we would also highly recommend.
We then finished the day with a visit to the Giraffe centre and again Kelvin made sure we were in a great spot and even gave us his food to give to the Giraffes.
I cannot recommend Kelvin highly enough and will look for him for a future trip to Kenya / Uganda in a couple of years time.
Thank you so much…
T9439QZannb
If I could rate this tour higher, I would! Kelvin was AMAZING and his vehicle was pristine. He was personable friendly, I actually wanted more time with him. He knew theIf I could rate this tour higher, I would! Kelvin was AMAZING and his vehicle was pristine. He was personable friendly, I actually wanted more time with him. He knew the balance between too much talking And just enough. It was wonderful to spend the day with a true professional.…
Dan Greenwood
An absolutely tremendous safari! My wife and I have travelled extensively throughout Africa and this ticked all the boxes for all the right reasons. Joel is a tremendous guideAn absolutely tremendous safari! My wife and I have travelled extensively throughout Africa and this ticked all the boxes for all the right reasons. Joel is a tremendous guide with extensive knowledge of wildlife. Further, as this was a private tour, we had Joel and his skills all to ourselves! We have been trying to see serval cat for so many years, and as soon as we entered Nairobi National Park, one appeared in the dawn grassland and walked towards our vehicle. A once in a lifetime wildlife experience and an absolute highlight of years of natural encounters.
We went on to see so many tremendous species including over10 rhinos, both black and white, incredible! We saw everything from slender mongoose, through all the various antelopes one could imagine, to giraffe zebra, hippo, buffalo, you name it, Joel found it!
My wife and I are also extremely keen birders, and Joel is most knowledgeable on all species. We saw so many birds of prey, including black winged kite, brown snake eagle and eastern chanting goshawk! My wife really enjoyed getting close-up shots of purple grenadiers.
The duration of the national park part of the tour was over 4 hours, which really allowed us to seek out our most wanted species. We weren't rushed and Joel took his time to ensure that we were happy.
It is worth pointing out that Joel is a safe and considerate driver, which on the busy roads of Nairobi is extremely welcome.
At the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Joel was quick to ensure that we were well positioned to have great view. This is an incredible place to visit, and we highly recommend that everyone does go to see the splendid work, and ideally make the journey with Joel,
We finished our tour at Kobe Beads and Leather and we felt privileged to be able to watch the women at work creating such amazing pieces.
Joel dropped us back at our accommodation and I only wish we had been aware of him earlier on our holiday as we would have undoubtedly used his skills for other adventures. A highly recommended tour with a tremendous company and a fantastic guide, many thanks!…
kevinbZ349AH
Pick up was exactly on time. Then a beautiful drive to the lake with breathtaking views along the way.
The short boat trip to the island is enjoyable with wildlife such asPick up was exactly on time. Then a beautiful drive to the lake with breathtaking views along the way.
The short boat trip to the island is enjoyable with wildlife such as eagles, birds and hippos being pointed out on the way. The island itself feels truly unique. Walking amongst zebras giraffes antelope and buffalo. Surrounded by beautiful scenery.
And then Safely driven back to hotel again with relevant landmarks being pointed out along the way.
Overall, a fantastic day out…
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